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Amtrak Cascades Airo cab car travelling through forest near Alta, California

20.07.2026

North American Transit Projects Reach New Milestones

Colorado Connector passenger train concept in the Front Range

20.07.2026

Colorado Connector Passenger Rail Set for 2029 Launch

L0 Series maglev train on the Yamanashi test track

20.07.2026

Chuo Shinkansen Construction Clears Shizuoka Hurdle

GO Train service disruption between Oakville and Exhibition

13.09.2025

GO Train service disruption between Oakville and Exhibition

Starting this Saturday and continuing until the end of service Sunday, the GO Train service between the Oakville and Exhibition station line won’t be operating because of needed track work.
IBEW Reaches New Five-Year Labor Agreement with Union Pacific

10.09.2025

IBEW Reaches New Five-Year Labor Agreement with Union Pacific

The IBEW negotiated a five-year contract with Union Pacific, guaranteeing wage raises, increased benefits, and expanded leave policies.
CSX and CN Launch New Intermodal Service Between Nashville and Canada

10.09.2025

CSX and CN Launch New Intermodal Service Between Nashville and Canada

New intermodal service connects Nashville and Canadian gateways. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
VIA Rail Highlights Strong Impact of Canada Strong Pass

07.09.2025

VIA Rail Highlights Strong Impact of Canada Strong Pass

The Canada Strong Pass by the summer campaign of VIA Rail achieved phenomenal returns since over 50,000 Canadians rode the train with reduced or complimentary pricing from June 20 through September 2, 2025.
Toronto light rail line opening delayed again after setbacks

06.09.2025

Toronto light rail line opening delayed again after setbacks

Toronto light rail opening has been further delayed following Metrolinx’s announcement that performance issues will push beyond the required 30-day test period leading to the start of passenger service.
Ontario Line tunnel boring machines named in Toronto

04.09.2025

Ontario Line tunnel boring machines named in Toronto

Metrolinx has named the first two tunnel boring machines for the construction of the Ontario Line Subway: Libby and Corkie.
DP World in Talks to Operate Montreal’s Contrecœur Terminal

02.09.2025

DP World in Talks to Operate Montreal’s Contrecœur Terminal

At a cost of $1. 6 billion, the Contrecœur terminal is in advanced talks with the Montreal Port Authority, where DP World would operate it.
The Train Acres Miniature Railway will open to the public on September 6 and 7, offering a unique fundraising experience to support children’s hospitals in Alberta.

23.08.2025

Train Acres Miniature Railway to Host Charity Event for Children

The Train Acres Miniature Railway will open to the public on September 6 and 7, offering a unique fundraising experience to support children’s hospitals in Alberta.
Toronto has announced a major investment in new TTC trains, securing a sole-sourced contract with Alstom to replace aging subway cars and support expansions while protecting Ontario jobs and riders from U.S. trade challenges.

17.08.2025

TTC trains investment to modernize Toronto subway network

Toronto has announced a major investment in new TTC trains, securing a sole-sourced contract with Alstom to replace aging subway cars and support expansions while protecting Ontario jobs and riders from U.
The TTC has announced a $2.3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.

16.08.2025

TTC to Award Single-Source Contract to Alstom for Line 2

The TTC has announced a $2. 3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.
TTC subway service resumed Thursday morning after a hydraulic fluid leak at Islington Station forced a temporary suspension between Kipling and Jane stations, disrupting early commuters but quickly resolved through emergency maintenance efforts.

15.08.2025

TTC subway service resumes after Line 2 disruption

TTC subway service resumed Thursday morning after a hydraulic fluid leak at Islington Station forced a temporary suspension between Kipling and Jane stations, disrupting early commuters but quickly resolved through emergency maintenance efforts.
The first Hyundai Rotem tram for Edmonton’s Valley Line West has arrived, and before entering service, it must undergo at least 2,000 kilometers of test runs.

12.08.2025

Hyundai Rotem begins tram deliveries for Valley Line in Edmonton

The first Hyundai Rotem tram for Edmonton’s Valley Line West has arrived, and before entering service, it must undergo at least 2,000 kilometers of test runs.